Development Director Jobs
Our community team is expanding, and we are looking for an energetic individual to us.
Do you love meeting people and building relationships? Are you energetic, positive and organised?
We are looking for a Community Fundraiser who has these key skills to help us raise vital income for our charity. You will develop and deliver fundraising initiatives through partnerships with local groups, schools, associations and individuals. This role will also involve delivering a number of fundraising events so being organised and creative is key and having a marketing focus to ensure maximum success. No two days are the same and we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and able to multitask effectively.
You will be based at our purpose built children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, which provides support to children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. We would love to hear from talented individuals who want to help us raise the money that we need to make these services available to all families who need them.
Our core values are key to who we are. We are looking for individuals who are committed to reflecting our core values in all that they do - Determined, Empowering, Valuing others, Integrity, Nurture, Empathy.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire
We are looking for a Programme Coordinator who will support the growth and development of the Democracy Classroom network, helping teachers and youth practitioners to engage young people in politics, democracy and elections.
ABOUT THE POLITICS PROJECT
We support young people to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education. We work with young people, teachers and politicians to help them to learn, teach and engage in politics. We are a non-partisan organisation working across the UK.
ABOUT DEMOCRACY CLASSROOM
Democracy Classroom is a partnership between over 100 civil society organisations that supports young people to engage in elections and democracy. The network supports collaboration through newsletters, training, meet up’s and an annual conference, as well as providing resources and training for teachers and youth practitioners. Democracy Classroom pools the collective support of the sector through the Democracy Classroom Platform, where teachers and youth workers can access the collective support of the membership.
Following the recent General Election, the network has experienced growth and is now preparing to support upcoming elections, votes at 16 and new developments such as changes to democratic education and the curriculum review. The network is non-partisan and works across all 4 nations in the UK.
The aims of the network include:
Increasing the number of young people engaging with democracy and elections.
Increasing the number of teachers and youth workers delivering democratic education, and strengthening their capacity to deliver impactful democratic engagement and voter registration activities in schools, colleges and youth settings across the UK.
Improving coordination between organisations engaging young people across the youth, education and democracy sectors, through growing the Democracy Classroom network.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The post holder will work with the Director and the Programme Manager of Democracy Classroom to support the growth of the Democracy Classroom network by managing the website / platform. They will:
- Liaise with partners to compile learning resources and training opportunities to share on the platform.
- Add resources, training opportunities and other relevant information to the platform as required.
- Ensure the platform is kept up to date and accessible.
- Support Democracy Classroom communication channels - producing Democracy Classroom newsletters and creating engaging social media content to highlight the work of partners, their learning resources and training opportunities, on the platform.
The post holder will also:
- Coordinate training for teachers and youth workers to deliver election education materials.
- Manage the Democracy Classroom database.
- Assist with monitoring and evaluation.
- Provide administrative support for the Democracy Classroom network and other The Politics Project programmes and activities where required.
The job is based on a 12 month, fixed term contract (including a 6-month probation period), with opportunities for extension.
The Politics Project is based in London, and the post holder will be expected to work from the office at least two days a week. The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. Occasional travel to elsewhere in the UK and working unsocial hours in the evenings and at weekends may be required.
Benefits:
- 33 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (inclusive for 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Friendly and inclusive environment.
- Professional development opportunities, to upskill and train you.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities.
ABOUT YOU
You will have a passion for democratic engagement and will use that passion to support the delivery and growth of the Democracy Classroom network and The Politics Project.
You will be a self-starter, comfortable setting your own pace of work and managing deadlines with only some supervision. You are able to follow instructions and show initiative when needed. You can form good relationships with a range of people from different backgrounds and perspectives. You can problem-solve and be flexible to meet stakeholder needs.
Above all, you have outstanding organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work under pressure and identify priorities. You will effectively deliver against set targets to agreed deadlines.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide.
Skills & Experience:
Essential
- Excellent time management and administrative skills.
- IT literate. In particular, you have experience of data entry / management and can use Google office software.
- Self-motivated and resilient – able to solve problems and perform under pressure.
- Able to build relationships and communicate effectively.
- A passion for youth democratic engagement, education and politics.
Desired
- Basic project management, planning, administrative and organisational skills experience.
- Experience of database management.
- Experience of running professional social media accounts.
- Knowledge and understanding of the UK political and education systems.
TO APPLY:
To apply please submit through the CharityJob website a CV and a covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4).
The closing date is 11:30pm, 13th November 2024.
Initial interviews are planned for the weeks beginning Monday 25th November and Monday 2nd December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic health organisation to find their Marketing Executive.
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working once per week from their London office.
The Marketing Executive will be responsible for carrying out a multitude of different initiatives and innovative campaigns across a variety of platforms to meet the needs of the case management division. Reporting into the Marketing Manager, this role requires a creative and proactive individual who thrives on collaboration to achieve the best results, with the determination and know-how to get things done.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop our existing case management social media strategy to drive engagement and build our digital presence making best use of Hootsuite.
· Create brand-aligned content for use across several platforms to support organic traffic growth using SEO best practices.
· Support the development and execution of campaigns to drive brand awareness and candidate acquisition.
· Plan, design, and create comms to our client database using MailChimp.
· Assist in the management and maintenance of our portfolio of websites.
· Monitor campaigns and report regularly on performance.
· Research and analyse market trends, demographics, competitor services, footprint and other relevant information to form marketing strategies.
· Work with the wider Marketing team to advance detailed marketing plans for all marketing channels.
· Collaborate with the Business Directors of each Case Management company to generate content for their platforms and assist with additional marketing support.
· Support planning, coordinating and executing events including arranging the delivery of marketing materials, managing aspects of event logistics and gathering feedback to continuously improve future events.
· Curating content for collateral including brochures, adverts and flyers and using written skills to create content where necessary.
· Formatting internal documents to meet brand guidelines and tone of voice.
Person Specification:
· Experience creating social media campaigns.
· Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
· Strong communication skills.
· Outstanding copywriting and proofreading ability, with fantastic attention to detail.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media and content management systems.
· Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Creative thinker with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Child Bereavement UK helps children and young people (up to the age of 25) and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
Their mission is to tackle the inequalities that exist in the availability, accessibility and quality of bereavement support and training across the UK and to build capacity within communities to manage the impact of child bereavement.
In addition to supporting families experiencing bereavement, the charity also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
As Philanthropy Officer, you will join a passionate and collaborative Fundraising Team, working closely with the Head of Corporate, Philanthropy & Events and other CBUK departments. With support, you will take personal ownership of a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, contributing to the charity’s Major Donor strategy. You’ll be part of a supportive team that fosters creativity and teamwork, working together to secure essential funding that directly impacts the lives of bereaved families across the UK.
We are seeking someone creative and analytical who has strong research, administration, relationship management and database skills, and who can provide excellent donor stewardship.
As Philanthropy Officer, you will:
- Identify and research new potential major donors supporting a team income target c.£1.5m
- Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships at 4-5 figure level
- Develop donor cultivation and stewardship plans
- Implement a patron and celebrity stewardship plan
Ideal skills and experience:
- Fundraising experience from core income streams such as major donor, corporate or trusts and foundations
- Experience of prospect research and preparing donor materials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Managing records using CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge
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Centre Administrator
£28,000 p/a + cost-of-living increase (pending), full-time 35 hours per week, plus excellent benefits and opportunities for progression
Did you know that there may be over 20,000 Sutton residents who care, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is sick or disabled due to a physical, mental health or substance misuse issue? Sutton Carers Centre works in partnership to help improve and maintain the quality of life for these Young and Adult Carers living, working, studying or caring in the London Borough of Sutton.
We are looking to recruit to a key and rewarding role in our charity. The members of our team are highly skilled, passionate and committed, so we are looking for an experienced administrator who can support them. The successful candidate will be skilled in office administrative functions, to ensure the delivery of an efficient, friendly and smooth-running Centre as well as office co-ordination and support services. The post-holder will have experience of developing, maintaining and improving systems in an office environment. The post-holder will also oversee reception functions, including the support of the administration and reception volunteers.
You also will have excellent IT, literacy and numeracy skills and be able to express yourself well in person and in writing. The successful candidate will be positive, empathic, creative and boundaried in their ability to work alongside Carers as well as our colleagues and partners, in helping Carers maintain their own health and wellbeing alongside their caring roles.
Sutton Carers Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and other appropriate checks.
We value the diversity of our teams and are looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. We particularly encourage people who are black, from other minoritised ethnic or refugee groups, or from LGBTQ+ communities to apply. Men are currently under-represented in our team as well. We also seek applicants with personal caring experience as well as welcoming applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues.
We’re looking for an Events and Community Fundraising Officer to join our team
Salary: £30,000
Base: Central Edinburgh/hybrid
Hours: Full time and permanent. 35 hours a week over core working hours of 10am - 3pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. The office is open 8am – 6pm daily and our hybrid working policy requires all full-time employees to work at least two days a week in the Edinburgh office.
Benefits: 10% employer pension contribution; employee assistance programme and counselling service; enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay; enhanced sick pay; 31 days’ paid holiday/year plus four paid winter public holidays; 2-weeks fully remote working/year; three paid carer days/year; death in service benefit; cycle to work and travel season ticket schemes.
To support the Team’s work-life balance, we work a nine-day fortnight where the charity is closed every second Friday.
About the role and why we need you
By joining our friendly, committed charity you’ll be making an impact every day. Working within the Events and Community Team, you will have the opportunity to grow this income stream and work across the charity to provide sector-leading supporter experience. You will work closely with the Events and Community Manger to lead the charity’s outdoor and challenge event portfolio, attend challenge events and community fundraising activities to steward supporters, deliver talks and give thanks. The role also gives you the chance to show why discovery research is vital to starting new cancer cures, and as a highly collaborative charity, your colleagues will be eager to share their expertise with you.
The charity’s values are Curious, United, Real, Entrepreneurial and Spirited, which you can readily demonstrate day to day. You will be an advocate for our vision and act as a role model for the charity when in touch with event and challenge participants.
Please note your cover letter will be key to the success of your application and applications without cover letters may not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to recruit a Children and Families’ Pioneer to work in the valley’s town of Tredegar. As part of a team you will lead regular activities and events to impact the lives of children and families so that they can discover the deep love of God. From toddler groups to holiday clubs, school engagement to parenting classes, the opportunities are endless. If you are someone with energy and vision who can make connections and build relationships, we have a supportive team waiting to work with you in this well-resourced project. Together we will plant a new worshipping community based at St George’s Tredegar.
This post is suitable for someone who has previously worked with children possibly as a teacher, TA or as a children’s worker within the church. You may have previously worked in the third sector or for the local authority with families?
Main Tasks:
- Pioneer new initiatives to develop children and families’ ministry and expand our outreach in the local area; including appropriate use of the liturgical calendar and community initiatives such as holiday clubs, and toddler groups.
- Recruit and coach voluntary teams, pastoring all members on the Children and Youth teams.
- Build relationships and partnerships with schools, colleges and community groups, and where applicable, be the first point of contact for them.
- To ensure the Church in Wales constitution, policies, and practises are followed and strong safeguarding practises are embedded into their ethos so that all pipeline activities are a safe space.
- Oversee all child protection, organising training and DBS checks.
This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a communicant member of the Church in Wales or of a Church in communion with it or of a Member of CYTUN. If you are unsure, please do be in contact. Satisfactory enhanced DBS checks will be sought.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join us in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Officer.
You will provide proactive and efficient secretariat and administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive Teams, working closely with the Leadership Team to support the fulfilment of their day-to-day tasks and strategic objectives.
The role includes supporting and organising meetings and reports, and minuting of executive meetings. In addition to general PA and administrative duties, you will provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Mind THNR Board and its sub-committees.
You will work closely with the Leadership Team to set agendas, monitor action logs, and provide a high level of support to the Board. You will share collective responsibility for supporting the delivery of business objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with colleagues at all levels in the organisation
This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, although you need to attend Board meetings in person, once a quarter in the evening and committee meetings, which are also in the evening, but on line, so three evening meetings a quarter. We are based in a beautiful office in Tower Hamlets, with lots of outside space and a café, so ideally you would be present in the office two or three days a week ( if full time).
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The majority of our staff and trustees have live experienced of mental health.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Submit a comprehensive CV and supporting statement
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
Closing Date: Sunday 3 November
Interview date: 7 November (likely to be in person)
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Part time Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
Hours: 17.5 hours a week (ideally across four or five days, and withing ISHA’s core working hours of 10am-4pm)
Contract: Permanent
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4 2DR
Salary: £19,500 pro rata (£39,000 full time equivalent)
You’ll be the first port of call for many internal colleagues, Board members and external stakeholders, with our Chief Executive active as part of many London and national fora. Great customer service, exemplary diary management, and a commitment to ISHA’s values are a must.
Some of the key responsibilities for this role will include:
- Managing the CEO inbox, prioritising emails for responses etc, ensuring delegating task are completed. Prioritise enquiries and requests whilst troubleshooting conflicts and making judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day to day arrangements.
- Manage the Chief Executive’s diary ensuring that Chief Executive is fully briefed.
- Build and maintain trustworthy relationships with the Chief Executive’s key stakeholders and colleagues. To communicate and liaise with sensitively but confidently with people from all levels, both internally and externally including board members, executive directors, Senior Management Team, the local authority and other housing association partners and residents.
- Oversee the coordination of information to assist the Chief Executive in preparing for key meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Timetabling key discussions in the business cycle.
- Collating and publishing Leadership team papers and tracking actions.
- Liaising with Third party providers to ensure the smooth running of contracts/projects.
- Processing of invoices for the Chief Executive with related spend.
- Playing a key role in Chief Executive led initiatives to ensure the timely and successful deliver, for example aways days and or our staff conference.
- Prepare expenses and other financial matters in line with our financial regulations.
- Other duties that help us deliver first rate services to our residents and customers internal and external, for example minute taking time to time.
- Organise any travel arrangements.
Don’t feel you meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At ISHA, we are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited by this role but your experience doesn’t quite align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You just might be the right candidate for this, or other roles, because of your transferable skills.
About ISHA
We are a small but ambitious housing association at a critical juncture. Our ambition is for the communities we are anchored in and exist to serve, and we have done and achieved much over the past few years. But in these challenging times we know we’ll achieve nothing unless we are equally ambitious for own our people.
Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring, and be, their best self to work.
We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them and be trusted to make the difference?
If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do submit an application.
Staff Benefits
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer matched contributions and a death in service benefit), 29 days annual leave (increasing after five years’ service), eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits (see attached). We have an evolving wellbeing offer, that is being developed following employee feedback, and we will invest in your professional development with on-going training and career development opportunities.
This role is based at our Head Office but there is some flexibility to work in a hybrid way if preferred.
Deadline: 10am on Monday 11 November 2024
Interview: Tuesday 19 November 2024 in person at 102 Blackstock Road N4 2DR.
Please note: We can only able to accept applications from candidates with eligibility to currently work in the UK.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be redirected to complete your application for this position.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that passionate commitment to customers, respect for everyone, pride in Team ISHA and trusted to make the difference remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for adjustments
ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.
No agencies please.
Creating environments where businesses and communities thrive.
We are looking to recruit well organised, creative team players for the role of Business Engagement and Project Support Officers.
More and more businesses around the country are benefiting from the advantages of working together to tackle issues and create new opportunities in their local business communities.
At Groundwork we work with business communities and Business Improvement District (BIDs) to change places and change lives. Our projects provide a great way for businesses to band together and deliver additional services or improvements to their areas, creating safe, clean and vibrant locations in which business can thrive.
Be Part Of Our Dynamic Team
Groundwork’s Business Team is widely recognised as one of the country’s leading experts for developing and managing successful town centre management projects and Business Improvement Districts. As Business Engagement and Project Support Officer, you will have an integral role within of our Business Team. You will take a lead on business engagement and marketing activities to businesses and consumers within projects. You will also be required to engage and communicate with a range of stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
If you are ready for a challenging new role and think you have the skills and experience we are looking for - we’d like to hear from you.
How To Apply
For the full job description and person specification and details on how to apply, apply via our website.
Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting student-led activities and fostering inclusive, vibrant communities? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real difference in student life? If so, this is the perfect role for you.
We are the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU), the largest Students’ Union in the UK, representing over 48,000 students. We’re looking for a Senior Student Groups Coordinator to join our team and help student groups flourish by offering guidance, administrative support, and practical solutions.
As Senior Student Groups Coordinator, you will be a key player in empowering students to lead societies and networks that shape the vibrant student community. Your role will be vital in ensuring that student groups have the tools, space, and financial support they need to run successful events, trips, and other activities. From handling day-to-day queries to managing compliance with health and safety standards, you'll be the go-to person for student leaders looking to create engaging and inclusive group activities.
In this role, you will provide one-to-one support and guidance to student leaders, assisting them in effectively managing their groups. You’ll handle the administration of grants, ensuring that student groups make the best use of available funding, and collaborate with internal teams, such as finance, to manage budgets and keep financial records up to date. You’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with risk management and health and safety protocols for all group activities, including events and trips. You’ll also develop resources such as toolkits and guides to help student leaders navigate group management and event planning. In addition, you’ll work closely with other departments to support a range of exciting events across the Union.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need proven experience in delivering excellent customer service and providing support in a busy, fast-paced environment. You’ll have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with students and colleagues. Knowledge of risk management, compliance, and health and safety protocols is essential. You should be competent in using digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and expense management systems. The ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining high standards of service will also be key.
The salary for this role is between £26,640 - £29,820. The position is permanent and full-time (35 hours per week), with hybrid working options available. You will have the flexibility to work from home when duties allow. The role also offers a generous benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, employer pension contributions, and free tickets to Manchester Academy gigs.
If you’re passionate about working in a student-focused environment and want to make a lasting impact on student life, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become our next Senior Student Groups Coordinator and help shape the future of student engagement at UMSU.
Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.
Details
Salary: £26,640 - £29,820
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have the ambition to make a difference to autistic children and young adults?
At Ambitious about Autism, we stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. This is a great time to join Team Ambitious, as we continue to progress our innovative and exciting plans laid out in our Time for Ambition strategy.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, (S< Assistant) who shares our vision. S< Assistant, you will provide high quality support to the speech and language therapist in Ambitious College, providing services to learner, their families, and staff who access support from the integrated services teams.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of working with CYP with autism and learning disabilities
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with autism, learning difficulties and mental health needs
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently under the full clinical oversight and supervision of a speech and language therapist
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with people with a history of Behaviour that challenges
Please see the full recruitment pack on the link below.
In return, we offer excellent benefits including flexible working, very generous holiday allowances, access to professional developmen and more.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to young people we work with
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, enthusiastic and connected individual to join our team at Wellbeing Matters.
The successful candidate will be an asset within Salford Royal Hospital, providing education to staff and patients on pathways into community provision to support discharge from the hospital.
We are looking for someone to work with patients to ensure access to community support, activities and services that enable individuals to be discharged appropriately. You will work as part of the team planning and facilitating the discharge of individuals at Salford Royal Hospital.
You’ll use a strengths or assets-based social prescribing (person-centred) approach to address the needs of individual patients during the discharge planning and admission process.
Are you the person we’re looking for?
Do you have:
- Experience working with individuals with multiple needs and who may be facing a range of barriers and/or social issues
- Experience working with individuals (1-2-1) to help them achieve their goals
- Experience working in a person-centred way with individuals through strengths/assets-based conversations
- A sound working knowledge of person-centred and community approaches and/or social prescribing
- The ability to work flexibly – including unsocial hours on occasion (early mornings, evenings and weekends)
If the answer is “Yes”, then we look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date: Noon on Monday 18th November 2024.
Interview date: Wednesday 4th December 2024 at Salford CVS offices in Eccles.
We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.
Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment. We exist to address the significant disparities in youth employment for marginalised groups. We want to ensure that all young people can access and keep good quality jobs.
We are looking for a Senior Grants Officer who will be a key role within the grants team, supporting Relationships Managers and the Head of Grants in the delivery of innovative and impactful grant-making. You will lead on the delivery of key funding relationships and portfolios, making recommendations on complex and strategically important requests for funding and building effective relationships with our grant holders. You will also work closely across our Impact and Evidence, Employer Engagement and Policy & Communications teams to ensure successful applicants are supported to deliver high quality, impactful projects that will build the evidence base of “What Works” to support the most disadvantaged young people into good jobs.
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in London, Birmingham or Leeds. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
We offer flexible working and consider alternative patterns of work (open to Job Share requests).
For more information, please download the job recruitment pack.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Amplifying the voice of the Cannington Shaw Heritage Skills Academy
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Groundwork as Digital Media Officer at Cannington Shaw Heritage Skills Academy, where you'll be at the heart of our mission to preserve and promote heritage skills. We are seeking someone with creativity and passion who will help us reach new audiences and inspire the next generation.
At it’s height, Cannington Shaw was the largest glass bottle maker in the world. All that now remains is the # 7 Bottle Shop – a fine example of what was once one of the first regenerative tank furnaces in the world. Derelict since closure of the works in the 1980s, it is now badly overgrown, with considerable structural deterioration. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, Grade II Listed, and on the Heritage at Risk Register since 2002.
In the ownership of the Cannington Shaw Preservation Trust, the site is about to undergo a transformation as the first phase in restoring the building begins thanks to a £1.3m grant from the St Helens Town Deal.
A partner in the process, Groundwork Cheshire Lancs & Merseyside are leading on a project to develop and deliver a Heritage Skills Academy that aims to link the opportunities presented by the conservation and restoration of the building with local people wishing to develop their skills – with a particular focus on heritage construction skills.
This role is designed to provide practical hands on experience of working on a live heritage project, allowing the successful applicant to develop their experience of partnership working, – as well as a wide range of heritage skills, crafts and techniques.
What We're Looking For
A Creative Spark: A passion for crafting compelling content that tells our story.
Excellent Communication: The ability to convey our message clearly and effectively.
Digital Savvy: A strong understanding of social media and digital marketing.
A Great Mindset: A good work ethic and a willingness to learn and adapt to the everchanging digital landscape.
If you think you've got what we're looking for, we'd like to hear from you.
How To Apply
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Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.
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